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Kipp Ignite Academy
Elementary School · Kipp Ignite Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9110 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
- Math 9% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Ignite Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 13% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Ignite Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,158
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$1,509/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-ninth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Ninety-sixth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Judith F. Baca Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Russell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 743 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kipp Ignite Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Ignite Academy is listed in KIPP Ignite Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Ignite Academy
Kipp Ignite Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Kipp Ignite Academy District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,372 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Ignite Academy
What grades does Kipp Ignite Academy serve?
Kipp Ignite Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Ignite Academy?
Kipp Ignite Academy has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ignite Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ignite Academy is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Ignite Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Ignite Academy ranks #9,372 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Ignite Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Ignite Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Ignite Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Ignite Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Ignite Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Ignite Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Ignite Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Ignite Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Ignite Academy?
95.0% of students at Kipp Ignite Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.8%
- Phone
- (323) 486-6402
- Area population (ZIP 90002)
- 52,735
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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